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National Republican., 1887-05-16
REDUCING CALENDARS.
Auxiliary Courts Organized to Speed
Hearing Of Causes.

Expeditions Justice IS likely to be dealt
out to litigants in this jurisdiction for several
weeks to come, and If cases are not heard 1t
will be more on account of the desire OF par
ties to the causes than the court as measures
have been taken looking to the hearing of oil
cases on the calendars, both OF tho circuit
and equity courts. In order to carry out this
intention the sessions OF the court in general
term will be Temporarily closed. and after de
livering opinions this morning adjournment
Jurors have been drawn with which to run
thetwo circuit courts, to be known as divisions
No. and No. 2 and both courts will com.
mence operations this morning. tackling a
calendar of some 700cases, all of which are pre-.
sumnbly In readiness for trial. The first divi-
sion will be presided over by Justice Cox,
located in the regular circuit court room, and
Mr.. Camp will 1ll his accustomed place as
will have assigned to 1t all the odd numbers
on the calendar and the other all the even
ones. Instead OF beginning on the appeals, as
viii rT Snd he
is the assignment for the first divisions: Nos /,
SS6L9ll, 49, 10, H. 10, 2l 9a 25 %, 20, 3D. 49, SS,
Justice Hagner will preside in the second
division, and his court will be held in the old
circuit court room, which is light, enjoys good
ventilation, and, by many attorneys, Is consid-
cred the best room In the building for court pur-
poses To his court falls the the even numbers
on the calendar and the assignment for to-day
Is as follows Nos. 0, 8, 10. IL. H. 10, 1S, 20
%, "a, 26. 28, 80, 32, 81, SO, IS, 40. Mr.. II. j.
Meigs, jr., will clerk for this division of the
court. The work of doubling the courts, how
ever. does not stop here, es Justice Merrick Is
to have partner In reducing the causes in the
special term. When he went into that court
the calendar was very heavy, and although he
has labored steadily and TO some purpose, still
the cases continue to multiply, and as one
calendar is to be pulled down as much as pos
sible, there Is no reason why another should
not be treated likewise. Hence he will receive
assistance in the undertaking. He will hold
court In the regular equity court chamber, and
his first assignment Will be cases Nos. /, Q, g. !,
8, G, z, s, Q, and 10.
Justice James. who will assist In hearing
equity civil causes, will sit In the general term
room. and his first assignment will be numbers
II, IL. 10. A. Is, 16, II, Is. 10, and 90 In the
meantime the chief justice Is not likely to be
idle. He will give attention to special matters
in the probate and District courts, and such
applications and petitions as require imme.
diate hearing and action. The prospects are
that there will be considerable court business
transacted in the next six weeks, and great ac-
tiyity about the court house.
National Republican., 1887-05-16

lr,ng him 10 the church. Somebody said
"You cannot bring such a dlssolute man as
that into the. church" said "You will
was alive, and will stand BY him when he Is
dead. Bring him." As ! stood IN the pulpit
and saw them carrying the body up the aisle,
On one side the pulpit sat his little child OF
Sycnrs, n beautiful little girl that have seen
him hug convulsiyely In his better moments;
He put on her oil the Jewels, all diamonds. aud
would 20 away as II bounded by an evil spirit
TO his cups and the house OF shame "a fool 20
the correction Of the stocks. she looked no
wonderingly. She knew not what II all meant
She was not old enough TO understand the
sorrow Of nm orphan child:
On the other side the pulpit sat the men who
poured the wormword into the orphans cup;
they were the men VINO had bound him hand
and foot. knew them. How did they seem
TO feel? DID they weep2 No. Did they say,
"what pity that so generous man should 10
destroyedp' No. Did they sigh repentingly
over what they had done2 No; they sat there
whose beS have qe o.
they sat and looked at the coffin lid. and told
them the Judgment of God upon those who had
destroyed their fellows. Did they reform7 Twas
night after my friend was laid in oakwood
Cemetery, and they blasphemed and they
drank. Oh, how merciless men are, especially
after they have destroyed you. Do not look TO
men for comfort or help. Look to God.
But there lisa man who will not reform. He
says II won't REFORM" Well then, how many
acts are there In a tragedy believe, five.
Act the first of the tragedy: A young man
starting off from home; parents and sisters
weeping TO have him go: wagon rising over
the hill; farewell kiss flung back Ring the
bell and let the curtain fall.
Act the second: The marriage altar. Full
organ. Bright lights. Long white veil trail-
ing through the aisle. Prayer aud congratu.
lation, and exclamation of "How well she
looksr
Act the third: A woman waiting for stagger.
Ing steps. Old garments stuck into the broken
windowpane. Marks OF hardship on the face.
The biting Of the nails of bloodless fingers
Neglect, and cruelty, and despair. Ring the
bell and let the curtain drop.
Act the fourth: Three graves In dark
| place--grave Of the child that died for lack OF
medicine, grave Of the wife that died of n
broken hcprt, grave OF tho man that died OF
| dissipation. Oh what q blasted heath with
| three gravesl Plenty of weeds, but no flowers.
| Ring the bell and let the curtain drop.
Act the iifh A destroyed souls eternity.
| No light No music No hope. Anguish
| coiling Its serpents around the heart. Black
| ness OF darkness forever. But cannot look
any longer. Woe woe i close my eyes to
| this last act OF the tragedy. Quick Quick
| Ring the bell and let the curtain drop. IRE.
| joiCe, o young man In thy youth, aud let thy
heart rejoice in the days of thy youth. but
| know thou that for all these thinas God will
| bring you into Judgment" "There is a way
| thereof Is DEATH"
National Republican., 1887-05-16
WANTS A LIGHT SENTENCE.
The Thief who Stole Mrs. Cheatham's
Diamonds.

Charles Major, the coored thief who robbed
his mistress, the late Mrs. Cheatham, OF Iowa
circle, was brought here Saturday by Detective
Mahon and deputy United States marshal,
and was locked up at the first precinct station
house. Major stated that he LEFT this city
Tuesday, April 25. and reached Chicago the
next day. After being there few days he
made the. acquaintance of a colored man
diamonds and finally gave him two breastplns
and one finger ring TO dispose. of. Johnson
pawned them for sl7b, but gave him only $50 OF
ssSueaied to the gTe. poice. When SRt arrested S
he was employed ot the Tivoli restaurant,
as a waiter, The police. he said, took him for
Harry Ward alias diamond Charley" This
he said was not true, as he never went under
any other name. He will plead guilty In the
hope that he may get light sentence The
value Of the diamonds is said to be 5000
=, Major spoke freely last night to reporter OF
the REPUBLICAN, and to 0nicer Lamb lie
stated that he had free access TO the house, aud
he first became aware OF the diamonds by
ward learned where they were kept aud knew
just where to go to get them. He had made
up his mind to secure the gems, when an
opportunity presented itself. The chance was
given him between and p. m. on the 2ith Of
April, when Miss Pinson and a lady friend
were In the dining room. He did not remom-
Der what the ladies were doing, but he thought
that Miss Pinson was reading. He went up
stairs unnoticcd. and took two OF the rings aud
four breastpins.
"Did you know the yarue of the the dia-
monds2" asked the reporter.
II did not" was the reply.
"Did you leave tho city that nightY
mo; did not go away until the next night,
and then bought ticket for Chicago
did you try TO sell the articles here"
-, 81 offered ring to man who drives the
Riggs House conoh."
What did you get for the articles In Chi
cago? 2"
"The first ring that msn named Smith sold
for me he said he got $40 tor. and he gave ME
SIS. He took two OF the breastpins apd said he
sold them for 500 and gave me $50 of 1t. That
was all the money got from the sale OF the
articles"
Major stated that he intended to tell the
truth about the whole matter. He told the
Chicago police the names of the men who
bought the diamonds, and believed that by
pleading guilty and telling the truth he would
receive Fighter sentence than II he stood
trial. He denied meeting any Of his former
pals In Chicago. He became acquainted
with Smith, he says, after he was In Chicago
o few days.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
New Temperance Organi zation.

A very promising temperance society was
organized yesterday afternoon at Metropolitan
NJ E. Church. Mr.. W. II. Huston was elected
president, Miss Mary Barnes vice president.
Miss Bell Twombly secretary, Mr.. I. M. Baum
assistant secretary, and Miss Sallie Burrough
treasurer; Miss Fanny Bailey, orssnis.: Miss
sergeant. at arms, with Mr.. Melville Hensey
and Masters Lee Scott and Eddie La Fetra as.
sistants, and Mr.. Frank waring chorister. An
executive committee composed of A. p. Lacey,
Mrs. DR.. Newman, Mr.. T. q. Hensey. Mr.. W.
H. Potter, Miss Maud CLARK, Miss W. II. Wilk.
inson, Mrs. La Fetra, and Miss Thomas was
appointed.
The attendance was large for the initiatory
meeting. DR.. Newman made the prayer, and
gave strong Endorsement of the movement.
The officers were duly Installed by Mr.. A. p.
Lacey Mr.. Huston took the chair, and Miss
Wilson Qhe chaplain) offered prayer. Miss
Purcell gave catechism to the infant class.
Miss Mazie Hercus gave most instructive and
helpful lesson, illustrated on the black board,
subject "Goipg Down Hill on Jug" Mrs.
DR.. Newman spoke briefly, giving her approval
ofthe work, and at the close distributed flowers
to oil who had signed the pledge giving white
flowers to the officers typical OF the beauty and
purity of the work. Meetings will be held
mnnthly
National Republican., 1887-05-16
Cantnred the Prizea.

The Odd Fellows fair, which has been in
progress for the last two weeks at L Street
Skating Rink, closed Saturday night. The
different articles voted upon were awarded as
boys bicycle, William Harris: tricycle., Charles
Champion; banjo W. P. Cady; uniform for
captain of Canton. p. W. Harbin; uniform for
chevalier,. j. A. Annandale; regalia for sub.
ordinate lodge officers, Covenant, No. 13;
Rechabite Iegalia. E. s. Woodward past noble
grand's collar, Mrs. Mclean; past grand
patriarch's jewel, George A.. Green; iady's
watch Mrs M ,Ksssleri baby earriage, 4, H. H.
School; harness, Wm. Richards; doll, Rosa
Lee Pruitt; bronze vases. Mrs. 8. @. Leonard;
past grand sachem's regalia, Matthew Jarboe;
X. Of P. uniform, John W. Thompson, 552;
gayel, Purity Tent.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
Tho Court Rannrh.

Circuit Court Division No. i-Justice Cox
Assignment for to-day-Nos. 1, 3, 5.7, ., II, l3,
10, II, 49, 2i, %, 25 81, 20, 81, 80, IS, 81, 80.
Circuit Court, division No. 2-Justice Hag.
ner-Assignment for to-day-Nos. =, 4, 6, 8,
10 - d. l6. Is, 20, %, "a, 20, Is 90 49, 81, SO,
3S, 40.
Equity Court--Justice Merrlck.-Gunnell VS..
nrSctsS = VAIL ys o,oe, soio raiSsod nIa,
Naylor VS.. Navlor; sale deoreed and h. Smith
and g. A. Eliot appointed trustees. Cassidy VS..
Cassidy; order appointing Margaret Cassidy
guardian ad lltem. Mcmillan VS.. District OF
Columbia; rule on defendant returnable May
II. Neurath vs. Otto; order appointing Michael
J. Griffith guardian ad litem. Assignment for
to.day-Nos. ], 2, 3, 4, 6, O, 7, 8, 0, 10.
Equity Court-Justice James.-Assignment
for to day-Nos. IL, II. 13. II, 10, 16, H. Is, 1g
and 20.
Criminal Court-Justice Montgomery.-Jac
p. Angney, convicted OF assault with intent to
kill; motion for new trial partially heard. As.
signment for to-day-Mary j. Mcbride and
John w. Mcfarland, house burning.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
DRoPoSAIS FOR FRESH BEEF AND
Il VEGETABLES, FRESH BREAD, AND
FOR BAKING NAVY BREAD.
NAVY Pay OFrICE.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Mayo, 1887
Scaled proposals will be received at this
Office UNTIL IL O'CLOCK A. NJ. ON THE 4TH
DAY OF JUNE, 1887, for supplying such guam
titles of fresh beef and vegetables, fresh bread,
at the following navy yards and stations for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1888, viz: Ports
mouth, N. H.; Charlestown, Mass; Newport,
Annapolis, Nd; Washington D. Co.. Norfolk,
Va; Pensacola, Fla, and Mare Island, Cal.
Specifications and blank proposals can be oh.
tanned upon application at the Inspection Pro.
visions and Clothing at any Of the navy yards
or to the pay officers at stations.
Proposals may be made for one or more arti-
cles deliverable at one or more yards or sta
tions, and will be considered separately for
each article and place OF delivery.
The government reserves the right to reject
any or all bids
Proposals should be inclosed in sealed en-.
velopes and marked proposals Tor fresh pro-
visions or baking"
THOS. II. LOCKER,
my9.m4t Pay Director, u. 8. Navy.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
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DALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

Schedule In eject SUNDAY, APRIL "a, 1887,
until further notice
Leave Washington from station, corncr OF
New Jersey avenue and street.
For Chicago 1l45 a. m. and 1910 D. m,
daily, with through coaches and sleeping cars.
The l1:45 a. m. ia Fast Limited Express for
300 p. M, Chicago next morning at ii:io. No
extra fare is charged this train for fast time.
For Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis.
through coaches and Palace Sleeping Cars 10
Cincinnati.and ST. Louis, without change; 800
?. mis- fast limited train to Cincinnati and
81. Louis, arriving in Cincinnati next morning
at 7:46, st. Louis GAO p. IA. No extra fare IA
charged or this train for fast time.
For Pltts6urg at ll45 a. m, and s:55 p. m.
daily, to Pittsburg, Cleveland and Detroit, with
Parlor and Sleeping Cars to Pittsburg.
For Lexington and Loca' Stations $40 a. NJ,
daily, except Sunday.
For points on Shenandoah Valley railroad,
For Havre de Grace, Newark, Wilmington.
and Philadelphia, 1880 a. m. 21O D. M, and
For wilmington. Delaware, and Intermediate
points between Baltimore and Wilmington,
300 a. m. daily, except Sunday.
diate points, Sl5 p. M daily, except Sunday.
For Baltimore on week days, 8, $50 Gao, 7:oo,
$50 and lO:05 q, M, 1910, 1870. S:15 ti5-mlnute
tralnl, $3.50, 4:so, 4:4o. $40 645. 7:35 s:2j and
For Baltimore on Sundays, $50, 7:so. $50, and
1905 q. m. llt. $3.50. 4:3o. 44o $40. 635, 7:35,
For Annapolis, GAO and $50 a. m, 1910 and
4:St p. m; on Sunday. $3.50 a. M. 4:4O D. m.
:, For way stations between Washington ana
Baltimore, 8; 6AS, $50 a. M, 1910 p. m, 800,
and lI5, $50, 440 6A5, and 1l:30 p. m. For
stations on Metropolitan Branch, GAS a, n. :.
daily, except Sunday, and 5:3l p. m, daily; 44d
p. m, daily, except Sunday, for principal
stations on Metropolitan Branch $40 a. m,
ddai,y, on sunday stops at Al stations For
q. m. l2:3O and IL :2l p. m. daily, except Sun.
day. For Frederick, $40 a. m. las a. m,
and 4a9 .. M, daily, except Sunday.
l For Hagerstown $40 a. m. ana 5.3l D. m,
daily, except Sunday.
Trains arrive from the West daily, 600, 7:2O
q. m, 200 and 7:25 p. m.
| From points on Shenandoah Valley railroad,
From PhiiadelpnIa. Chester, Wilmington,
10p. m. daily.
mediate points north OF Baltimore, 1I:2O a. m.
From Annapolis $3.50 a. m, and 1850 5:2b, and
| 500 p m; Sunday, 1875 q. m, 6:35 d. m,
From HaIIers Ferry, and Valley Railroad,
$50 p. m: daily, except Sunday,
From Frederick and intermediate points 8:26
q. m. and s:l5 p. m, daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave baltimore for Washington at
6l0 $50, 7:20, 900, 9.05, and 1890 A. M, 1915,
ESQ ., a. t;20, , 3 ESQ 3;45, Q, and II p. m; on
$50 1So 500 SsS, alS. and d iioo tGsY D. a. m ' iS
=. All trains from Washington stop at Relay Sta
tion except 1880, 2:l0, 3l5, and 1885 D. m,
For further information apply at the Balti.
more and Ohio 10 Ticket ofiice.:Washington Sta.
tion, 6ls and 1851 Pennsylvania avenue, corner
OF Fourteenth street, where orders will betaken
for baggage to be checked and received at any
p0%H' pow N. N 'cf CLEMENTS, GflasGEfN OK Lospa A.
| Manager Baltimore.
PERCY G. SMITH,
| Pass. Agent, Washington.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Items OF Interest Gathered for tho
uRepublIcan'a,' Renders,

"Repubiican'A' Readers,
Confirmation services were held Ia st. Paul'9
Church yesterd by Bishop whittle.
Mr.. Henry Moore has been appointed AGENT
in this city for the Adams Express Company.
The arrivals Of fi.h on Saturday were 10000
herring and 500 shid. Herring sold at So soto
stOQ per thousand ind shad at $1,000 to slL00
per hundred.
The Republican, Of the fourth ward held a
last and very enthusiastic meeting Friday
night and unanimously indorscl the inde.
pendent movement.
The cotton factory property In this city,
owned by Mr.. Robert Garrett, has been assessed
this year at 100000. MIR. Garrett hold the prop.
erty at $4,000. About year ago tho corpora.
tion court reduced the assessment to $4,000
Hon. Samuel J. Randall, OF Pennsylvania,
and several other gentlemen were In the city
on Saturday with Mr.. OMeara, OF the Arrow
steamship Company, and visited tho COM
pany's shipynrd. They examined the model
OF the Pocahontas, which has been completed.
Mr.. Il. 4. Lucas has sold TO Mr.. X. NJ Latham
the lot and two story brick dwelling on the
north side Of Prince street, between Union and
Lee streets, for s725 and n lot Of ground with
n thfee-story brick dwelling adjoining, to Mrs.
Rose Taylor, for 1900
Mrs. David Beatty, who died in Chicago n
few days ago, was buried yesterday afternoon
from the residence of her father, Mr.. G. II.
Collins, on Pitt street. The funeral was largely
attended.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
FAVOR the Cable Road.

President Hurt and Director Glover, OF the
Washington and Georgetown Railroad Com.
pany, returned Saturday evening after an
absence of five weeks. They investigated the
street railroad systems of all the large cities
and came to the conclusion that the cable road
Is in every respect the best and most satisfac.
tory The company will ask Congress for
authority to lay cables and as soon as permis-
sion Is given the roads controlled by them will
be rebuilt. 1t Is their intention to recommend
TO the company every change necessary for the
improvement Of the service and expense will
not be spared.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
The Excellent Qualities

Of delightful liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of
Figs, commend 1t to all who suffer from Ha.
bitual Constipation and kindred ills. Being
in liquid form and pleasing to the taste, harm
less In its nature, strengthening as well as
old and young, and truly beneficial In its ef-
fects, and therefore the favorte family rem
edy, especially with the ladies anu children,
who require q gentle yet effective laxative.
For sale by oil leading druggists.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
FIGHTING FOR LIBERTY.
Claim Made That an Incompetent Ju-
ror Sat on Angney's Trial.

ror Sat on Angney's Trial.
The application far new trial In the case
of Jacob P. Angncy, convicted of assault with
intent to kill James II. Wilmot, and assaultlng
Thomas r. Turnbull, came up before Justice
Montgomery in the criminal court last Satur-
day; Messrs. Chapman. Bell, and Smith ap.
pearing for the defendant, and District Attor-
ney Worthington for the government. A mum.
show that David Fisher, one of the Jurors who
sat in the cause, was over 65 years OF age, aud
consequently incompetent. Fisher was placed
on the stand and claimed that he would not
be 65 years old until the coming July or Au.
gust. Testimony was offered TO show that the
Juror was mistaken in regard to his age Judge
Chapman argued that the motion for a new
trial upon the exceptions taken at the trial
and new grounds presented. Without con-
cluding the argument the hearing was ad-
journed until Wednesday next.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
OFFICE 9r pgR5Iq 1na I BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS,


No. 100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 10. 1887.
Sealed proposals. in duplicate, will be re-
Ceived at this office until IL noon THURSDAY,
MAY 10, 1887, for furnishing supplies required
from time to time, during the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1888, as follows:
Glass /, Florists supplies; Glass 2, Flower
Pots; Glass 8, Paints, 0ils, &c; Glass 4, Hard.
ware: Glass 8. Agricultural Implements: Glass
@, Electric Battery supplies; Glass 7, Drain
Pipe, &c.; Glass s, Stationery; Glass 9, Manure
Glass IL, Soil; Glass u, Ice; Glass IS, Lime and
Cement; Glass II. Bricks; Glass 10, Sod; Clais
16, Fuel; Glass IL, Lumber, &C.; Glass IS, Use
Bulbs.
Separate proposals for each class are desired;
the envelopes will be indorsed TO indicate the
serves the right to reject any and all proposals.
Forms and specifications can be obtained at
this office. JOHN NJ. WILSON,
Colonel, U. s. Army.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
Fish for Hudson River.

By train leaving Washington last night
Col. Mcdonald, chief OF distribution, dis
patched United States fish commission car No.
3with 100000 shad eggs and 500 900 shad
river. Two million of the eggs will be trans
ferred from New York city to the Cold Spring
harbor station 10 be Matched there. The car
will proceed direct 70 Albany, where the re-
naming eggs will be Matched and the fry dis.
tributed under the direction of Eugene Black
ford commissioner of fisheries for New YORK.
National Republican., 1887-05-16
CITY ITEMS,

Rowland DENTAL ASSOCIATION, oil Four
Of Pennsylvania avenue. Z. z. Rowland, NJ.
D.. @. II. Rowland, d. b. s., surgical, operative,
and mechanical dentists. Extractions, undor
cents extra for gas, whether one or number
of teeth are extracted at the same sitting,
Have administered nitrous oxide to over IL, ,00s
persons. Artificial teeth 81 per set. Gold,
best manner. All work warranted first class.
"ALDERNEy DAIRY WAGoNs"-Fresh Alder
cred in u pound "ward' prints, at 40 cents per
pound Also cottage cheese, 8 cents per ball;
buttermilk, 8 cents per quart, and sweet milk
at cents per quart
BERKELEY, a pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, " per gallon, u a
quart, and 80 cents a pint, 25 cents a sample
bottle. Tharp, Sl8 street northwest.